Within days of the article being published on our website, the dad-of-three started receiving inquiries and orders from dozens of people.

He said: “We’ve had great reviews and way more orders. Before the article, we were shipping about three a day.

“On the day the article was published, we shipped 70 orders with over 100 units. It has been great for us.

“We’ve also had an inquiry from Australia by someone who’s interested in stocking them, and we’re trying to arrange with Guinness to do a shoe-tying world record with a local school.”

One reviewer on Facebook said: “My eight-year-old son has been struggling to get his laces tied tight enough for two frustrating months. Since he got this device, he ties a decent bow every time. It’s so simple but incredibly effective. I even caught him using it to teach his friend last night.”